Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The KSE-100 index, the benchmark of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), posted a strong performance on Wednesday by gaining 440 points, reflecting investor confidence and selective buying across key sectors.
The index closed at 136,384 points, rising from the previous session’s closing of 135,940 points. According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the KSE-100 index ended the session with a 0.32% gain, recording a solid advance in what was largely a day of consolidation and profit-taking. The index traded within a broad range, hitting an intraday high of 137,232 points and dipping to a low of 135,543 points.
Analysts noted that the market saw mixed sentiment, with gains led by some heavyweight stocks, particularly in the fertilizer, power, and oil sectors. Notable contributors to the index’s upward momentum included Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Engro Corporation (ENGROH), Engro Fertilizers (EFERT), Pak Services Limited (PSEL), and Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL). These five stocks collectively added over 1,160 points to the KSE-100 index.
On the flip side, pressure came from banking sector counters such as United Bank Limited (UBL), Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), and MCB Bank. Together, these stocks dragged the index down by 443 points, offsetting some of the overall gains.
Market activity remained robust with a total trading volume of 701 million shares, and the overall market turnover reached Rs32 billion. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL) led in volume, with approximately 90 million shares changing hands during the session.
Investors appeared to remain cautiously optimistic amid improving macroeconomic indicators, upcoming corporate earnings, and easing inflation expectations. The overall outlook for the market remains positive, provided that stability continues in the exchange rate and monetary policy front.
Going forward, analysts believe that any further upward movement in the KSE-100 index will depend on foreign inflows, the trajectory of corporate earnings, and signals from the State Bank of Pakistan regarding interest rates. The recent gains indicate strong investor interest, but volatility may persist as investors adjust portfolios ahead of upcoming economic data releases.